Power Changes Everything on November 4
Starring Academy Award® Winning Actor Kevin
Spacey, New Call of Duty Delivers a Stunning Vision of the
Future
First Call of Duty game created with three-year
development cycle
First Call of Duty game helmed by new AAA
studio, Sledgehammer Games
Prepare for the Next Generation Advanced
Soldier
The power of the next generation of advanced soldier. The power
of a gripping performance from Kevin Spacey. The power of all-new,
exoskeleton gameplay mechanics. Power changes everything. Call
of Duty®: Advanced Warfare delivers an inspired new era of
Call of Duty®. Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and
developed for next gen consoles and PC by Sledgehammer Games,
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare delivers a breathtaking, new
vision for the blockbuster franchise.
“We’ve made several key decisions with an eye towards creative
excellence on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. We’ve really
approached this game differently,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of
Activision Publishing. “This is our first three-year development
cycle. It’s our first time with Sledgehammer Games at the creative
helm. And we’re shaking up the formula in several ways. New core
gameplay mechanics with the exoskeleton suit. A riveting new story.
An iconic new character played by one of the world’s best actors in
Kevin Spacey. We’re having a lot of fun making this game, and we
think the world is going to have even more fun playing it.”
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare jolts players forward in a
groundbreaking experience that’s
ripped-from-the-headlines-of-tomorrow, envisioning a future where
both technology and tactics have evolved to usher in a new era of
combat for the franchise. Set in the year 2054, a private military
corporation (PMC) has emerged with the power to rescue humanity
from a devastated world struggling to rebuild after a global attack
on its military and infrastructure. You are the advanced soldier.
Empowered with new, cutting-edge exoskeleton abilities,
technological advancements and high-tech gear, players join the
ranks of a highly-trained, specialized unit committed to restoring
order in a state of advanced warfare.
“It’s been a lot of fun working with the team to bring Jonathan
Irons to life. The technology is truly remarkable and unlike
anything I’ve done before. I’m excited to see where this goes,”
said Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is being developed
specifically for next gen consoles and PC. This is the first
iteration of publisher Activision’s expanded three-year development
cycle allowing the debut lead title from Sledgehammer Games an
added year of studio development. With the expanded production
capabilities, Sledgehammer Games is able to create an astonishing
new, next generation experience, featuring an array of technical
advancements from the sights and sounds that create a near
photorealistic world unlike any Call of Duty before, to new
performance capture and facial animation technologies that deliver
lifelike characters, to a rich and immersive story that brings the
fiction to life.
“This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and an honor for
Sledgehammer Games. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is the
most ambitious and creative project we have ever worked on. From
the endless research and thousands of production designs, to our
incredible focus on the narrative and amazing attention to detail –
we’re taking nothing for granted,” said Glen Schofield, co-founder
and game director of Sledgehammer Games. “Call of Duty connects
with the fans on such a deep level, and crafting a new vision for
the next generation has been so inspiring for us.”
Michael Condrey, co-founder and studio head of Sledgehammer
Games added, “Glen and I created this team with the singular vision
of delivering the best work of our lives. We know we’re stepping
into some pretty big shoes, but every day I’m amazed at the talent
and focus at work here touching everything from the story
experience to multiplayer. We’re excited to lead the next chapter
in this great franchise, and we can’t wait for November 4th.”
Starting today, fans can begin pre-ordering their copy of
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare at retail outlets worldwide.
The title is scheduled for release on November 4. For the latest
intel, check out: www.callofduty.com, www.facebook.com/callofduty,
www.youtube.com/callofduty or follow @CallofDuty on Twitter and
Instagram. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is not yet
rated.
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Inc.
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Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
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regarding the future, including statements about the expected Call
of Duty: Advanced Warfare release date of November 4, 2014, are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision
Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those
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